Warm weather is here at last, and while spring and summer are fantastic times to enjoy the great outdoors, the warm weather also brings a host of pests—like fleas and ticks—out of the woodwork. The veterinary doctors from Milford Animal Hospital in Milford, OH have been treating beloved family pets for over 40 years, and they know how important flea and tick prevention is for the health of your furry loved ones.

Fleas and ticks aren’t just annoying little critters that can quickly spread and create an infestation—they also pose very real health threats. Fleas can move through the fur on your dog or cat, resulting in intense itchiness, which can cause your pet to scratch their skin until it’s raw and bleeding. Fleas can also cause serious skin allergies, and even transmit other parasites, like tapeworms, to your cat or dog. Ticks are even more harmful than fleas, and can cause a whole host of problems including blood loss, anemia, tick paralysis, skin irritation, infection, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, lyme disease, and ehrlichiosis.

The good news in all of this is that there are several highly effective methods for flea and tick prevention that can go a long way toward protecting your best buddy from these nasty parasites. There are many affordable flea and tick pet medications that can help clear up existing flea and tick problems, and prevent future issues. Different types of treatments are ideal for different animals, so it’s best to ask your trusted veterinarian for their expert recommendation.

Flea and tick prevention is much simpler than eradicating an advanced infestation. For more pet care tips and advice on flea and tick prevention, call Milford Animal Hospital at (513) 831-5530.